Dec. 07--ParkX, a Scottsdale company founded by graduates of the University of Arizona's entrepreneurship program, has been acquired by parking-payments provider Passport Inc. ParkX was founded in 2012 as Park Genius by Thomas Maguire, Austin Weiss and Ross Shanken, alumni of the McGuire Entrepreneurship Program at the UA Eller College of Management. The company's technology allows users to pay for parking and add meter time on their smartphones.

A juvenile black caiman is seen in a pool at the Phoenix Herpetological Society in Scottsdale on Dec. 6, 2016. Rare black caimans at Phoenix Herpetological Society A juvenile black caiman is seen in a pool at the Phoenix Herpetological Society in Scottsdale on Dec. 6, 2016.

Holiday Lights 6:30 - 9 p.m. Dec. 9 - Jan. 1 McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road Now is the perfect time to sign up for one of our Tennis, Swimming, Art, Dance, Majong or other classes! We have a wide variety of activities for the entire family.

A student group at Grand Valley State University has filed a federal lawsuit alleging the university unfairly restricts free speech on campus. The student group, "Turning Point USA at Grand Valley State University," says GVSU limits expressive activity to "two small speech zones" on campus and requires students to gain prior university permission for free-speech activities.

Scottsdale history: Alamos, Mexico, was first Sister City Over the years, delegations from Scottsdale have made yearly visits, taking all manner of useful things to the community Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2hoiHKW Barrett Jackson Car Auction: Potential car buyers browse through the many cars that went up for auction at The Barrett Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale in January 1989. Barrett Jackson Car Auction: Traffic was tied up as a modified Hawker 3350 Super Sea Fury

SCOTTSDALE, AZ - A Valley mom woke up to find a stranger inside her Scottsdale home, shouting and showering in her bathroom. As if that wasn't enough, the mother of two said the terrifying ordeal became even more upsetting when she learned the 50-year-old man had been escorted to her home by Scottsdale police.

Temple Emanuel of Tempe clergy, staff and community members volunteered their time at this year's Tempe Ironman. Pictured, from left, are team captain Richard Coven, Rabbi Jason Bonder and his wife Rina Lebovitz, and Coven's daughter, Beth Olson, Emanuel's immediate-past executive director.

My work as a marriage and family therapist in Scottsdale, Arizona helps to instill hope and change through the use of techniques including: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Parenting Skills Training, and Brief Solution focused therapy. I u... The latest episode of Married by Mom and Dad saw parents grill potential matches with meaningful questions.

The Joint Corp. , a national operator, manager and franchisor of chiropractic clinics, today announced a new single day system-wide sales record. On November 25, 2016, the company set a new single day system-wide sales record of $541,398.

Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2hidnZm Scottsdale's controversial plan to build a multimillion-dollar desert attraction in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve weighed on the minds - and ballots - of many voters who live closest to the site, but it did not have the same effect citywide, final election tallies show. Scottsdale's controversial plan to build a multimillion-dollar desert attraction in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve weighed on the minds - and ballots - of many voters wh

The Klezmatics are set to perform Hanukkah songs with lyrics by Woody Guthrie December 16 at the Musical Instrument Museum. While there may be no snow on the ground during the holiday season in Phoenix, there sure is plenty of festive music to get you in the spirit.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ December 6th, 2016 It all started when four strangers, Candace Maurer, Shelley Smith, Christine Marriner and Heather Lins, met for lunch and walked away partners. They decided to create a new company with innovative products and leadership, and Sweet Minerals was born.

Kings of Leon rock the ALT AZ 93.3 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in a month that also features Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Decadence AZ and Snoop Dogg. December concerts in Phoenix: Kings of Leon, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Decadence AZ, Snoop Dogg Kings of Leon rock the ALT AZ 93.3 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in a month that also features Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Decadence AZ and Snoop Dogg.

The Arizona Daily Star reports that in a letter to Tucson city officials last week, Assistant Attorney General Brunn Roysden wrote that failing to comply with these directions would mean a costly legal battle.

HCC celebrates over 20 years providing a Visual Arts Program and has invited local experts, educators and artists to present topics for our 2017 Visual Arts Exploration Series from Architecture to Selfies.

The Carl Hayden High School principal and his wife, a teacher, were arrested on suspicion of Both were arrested for misdemeanor assault at their residence during a domestic violence incident with each being considered the victim of the other's assaul

My Turn: We can't 'keep' Scottsdale special, we must create it Vernon Swaback: It is common to want to keep Scottsdale special, but "special" is not something one "keeps." Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2gMMmjP Scottsdale's Historic Register recognizes buildings associated with the early history of the town of Scottsdale, the development of the arts and tourism industry in the city, and two postwar residential neighborhoods representing Scottsdale's rapid growth and develop

Joseph L. Lessard, former assistant city manager of Austin, Texas, will interview for Scottsdale's city manager position Dec. 7 and 8. He will join two other finalists participating in the latest round of interviews: John Kross, town manager of Queen Creek, Arizona; and James V. Thompson, former city manager of Casa Grande, Arizona.

More than a few Valley restaurants are ready to serve on Saturday, December 24, and Sunday, December 25 a.k.a. Whether you need a break from your overly decorated house, or just really enjoy lobster bisque, turkey carving stations, or Yule logs, metro Phoenix eateries are ready to play host. From the Scottsdale Resort's Christmas Brunch to stunning overviews of Paradise Valley during Christmas dinner at elements, here are 20 options for fantastic meals during Christmas weekend.